Rolf Harris has been stripped of his honorary doctorate by the University of East London after his convictions for indecent assault on Monday, and he could also lose his honours from Liverpool Hope University.

The University of East London's governing board voted unanimously to withdraw the doctorate. Dusty Amroliwala, the university's deputy vice-chancellor, said: "The university has communicated this decision to Mr Harris' legal representatives. We would like to extend our sympathies to all those who may have been victims of Mr Harris' wrongful actions."

The university made the award to Harris in 2007 for his contribution to the arts and culture. He told the graduates: "Make sure you look at every person in the audience or the classroom. Unless you have the courage and confidence to meet everyone's eyes, you will never reach your potential. You have to let them know that you are aware of what they are doing."

Liverpool Hope University granted Harris a doctorate of letters in 2010 for his contribution to art and music education. A spokeswoman said: "The university notes the decision of the courts, and pending any appeals will consider its position in due course."